Structured Literacy - by Jacquelyn Chovanes & Emily Sharp (Paperback)

About the Book

This practical textbook bridges the gap between theory and practice by providing K-12 preservice teachers with the information and methods related content needed to successfully assess, plan, and implement structured literacy instruction and intervention in the classroom.

Book Synopsis

Structured Literacy: Teaching K-12 Students to Read Using the Science of Reading and Explicit Instruction is an introductory-level education textbook that uniquely provides the history and research on structured literacy and the methods-related content needed to successfully prepare preservice teachers to assess, plan, and implement structured literacy lessons. Teachers trained using this book will learn to create additional materials and implement lessons from any structured literacy program and to differentiate and individualize instruction. The content of this book will give teachers the foundational knowledge they need to benefit from professional development and further study. Discussion questions and suggestions for hands on learning activities are included in every chapter.

Review Quotes

"Structured Literacy effectively balances research and practice. The authors successfully bridged the gap between well-researched theories and real-world applications." --Minyi Shih Dennis, associate professor, Lehigh University

About the Author

Jacquelyn Chovanes, PhD is an associate professor of special education and the coordinator of the MEd in Special Education program at Shippensburg University. She has published and presented on topics in structured literacy, teacher preparation, sexuality education for students with disabilities, and social and positive behavioral interventions.

Emily Sharp, PhD is an assistant professor of special education at Penn State University, who has published and presented on topics in structured literacy, teacher preparation, and mathematics instruction. She is an experienced structured literacy practitioner, professional developer, and trainer. She holds structured literacy dyslexia specialist certification from the Center for Effective Reading Instruction and structured literacy teacher and teacher trainer certificates from the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council.